Advanced Boxing for Fitness Combinations By Christian Marchegiani – THUMP Training Systems With the resurgence of Boxing for Fitness in gyms and personal training studios it has become quite clear that no matter which way you look at it boxing training is still one of the most beneficial and motivating forms of exercises around. Laying claim to being the only training method that has stood the test of time boxing can proudly stand on its own as a superior training tool for Personal Trainers. As trainers complete workshops and courses in boxing for fitness the demand for more advanced combinations increases which is a sign of successful training methods. It is important to understand that an advanced combination does not necessarily mean making the punches more complex or adding large amounts of punches to a routine. Quite simply you can perform advanced combinations by changing or adding to the formulas you were already using. All that is required is a little creativity and basic knowledge of the way the human body responds to certain types of exercises. Let’s take a basic five punch combination – Double Jab, Cross, Jab, Cross. This can be your foundation combination. Now let’s increase the intensity by adding more resistance but keeping the punches the same so as not to confuse your clients. Begin by breaking the five punches into 5 separate combinations to eventually finish up on the double jab, cross, jab, cross. E.g. Jab – Double Jab – Double Jab, Cross – Double Jab, Cross, Jab – Double Jab, Cross, Jab, Cross. Remember there needs to be a definite pause in between each punching sequence. Another example of increasing the intensity of a boxing routine is combining a cardio routine with a specific combination. Let’s take the combination Left Hook, Right Cross. These will always be the two punches you finish with. Start with a Jab/Cross and then throw the left Hook right Cross on the end of it. Now complete 4 Jab/Crosses, and again throw the left Hook right Cross on the end of it. Increase the Jab/Crosses to 6, and then throw the left Hook right Cross again. Remembering that your Jab/Crosses are increasing by two and the combination on the end stays at left Hook right Cross. Always keep in mind that it’s better to start off in small amounts with a foundation combination and build your way up from there. You don’t want to be forgetting your routines half way through which can make you seem like an amateur to your clients. As always the best way to learn is to up skill and attend advanced courses and workshops. For more information on THUMP courses visit www.trainingsystems.com.au or phone 1300 558 285. .